Persona 5 Royal launches March 31, 2020 in the west
Available in physical Launch and Phantom Thieves editions, digital Deluxe and Ultimate editions.![](https://www.gematsu.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/P5R-Dated-West_12-03-19_002-320x180.jpg)
Persona 5 Royal will launch for PlayStation 4 on March 31, 2020 in the west, publisher Atlus announced.
The “Launch Edition” will cost $59.99 and include a limited edition SteelBook case and PlayStation 4 dynamic theme download. Pre-orders for the digital standard edition will also include the PlayStation 4 dynamic theme.
The “Phantom Thieves Edition” will cost $89.99 and include a Joker mask with stand, SteelBook case, soundtrack CD, collector’s box, art book, and PlayStation 4 dynamic theme download.
The digital Deluxe Edition will cost $69.99 and include the “Kasumi Costume Bundle” add-on.
The digital Ultimate Edition will cost $99.99 and include the “Persona 5 Royal DLC Pack,” which includes the costume, battle, and persona DLC found in the “Kasumi Costume Bundle,” the “Battle Bundle,” and the “Persona Bundle,” plus six additional costume packs.
The downloadable content included with the digital Deluxe and Ultimate editions can also be purchased separately for the following prices:
- Kasumi Costume Bundle – $14.99
- Battle Bundle – $9.99
- Persona Bundle – $9.99
- DLC Bundle – $59.99
Atlus also announced that all downloadable content from the original Persona 5 will be free for all Persona 5 Royal players.
Here is a brief overview of the game:
Prepare for an all-new RPG experience in Persona 5 Royal, based in the universe of the award-winning series, Persona! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. Break free from the chains of modern society and stage grand heists to infiltrate the minds of the corrupt and make them change their ways!
Persona 5 Royal is packed with new characters, confidants, story depth, new locations to explore, and a new grappling hook mechanic for stealthy access to new areas. With a new semester at Shujin Academy, get ready to strengthen your abilities in the multiverse and in your daily life.
Persona 5 Royal presents a unique visual style and award nominated composer Shoji Meguro returns with an all-new soundtrack. Explore Tokyo, unlock new personas, customize your own personal thieves den, discover a never-before-seen story arc, cutscenes, alternate endings, and more!
Persona 5 Royal first launched for PlayStation 4 on October 31, 2019 in Japan. An English / Chinese language version is also due out in Asian regions on February 20, 2020.
Watch a new trailer below.